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2nd April 2005
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Senior Bike Builder
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 1,951 Sportster/Buell Model: NRHS 88" Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2002
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Normal oil temp??
I spent today riding my new 2003 sporty. I noticed the oil tank was really hot and the temp gauge said 200 degrees. Is this normal?
Also, the engine backires throught he carb sometimes and the throttle response from idle is really bad. When you get on the gas from idle it just bogs. Any ideas??
Cameron
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2nd April 2005
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Posts: 1,535 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2004 Other Motorcycle Model: Suzuki DL1000 Other Motorcycle Year: 2002
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That is about the temp my bike runs at on long rides in 50 to 60 degree temps.
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2nd April 2005
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Originally Posted by DPT
I spent today riding my new 2003 sporty. I noticed the oil tank was really hot and the temp gauge said 200 degrees. Is this normal?
Depending on how hot it is outside, it is quite normal. If it does not get to at least 180, the mosture in the oil will not boil out.
Also, the engine backires throught he carb sometimes and the throttle response from idle is really bad. When you get on the gas from idle it just bogs. Any ideas??
Cameron
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Well Cameron, I will ASSUME that you bike is all stock. The Jets in the Carb are set very lean for emissions, and can cause a back fire or bogg, so can leaking Intake seals.
without being able to see the bike it is quite hard to give a diagnoses, check the intaka seals, if that is not it, take it over to the dealer. |
2nd April 2005
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Converse, Texas--Just Outside Of San Antonio
Posts: 7,771 Sportster/Buell Model: 883>1200 XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 2003 Other Motorcycle Model: FLHTCU Other Motorcycle Year: 2008
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Temps about right!!
May need to rejet!! Check out Stevo thread on Rejeting..  |
2nd April 2005
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Chautauqua County, NY
Posts: 11,675 Sportster/Buell Model: 883>1200 XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 97
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Originally Posted by DPT
I spent today riding my new 2003 sporty. I noticed the oil tank was really hot and the temp gauge said 200 degrees. Is this normal?
Also, the engine backires throught he carb sometimes and the throttle response from idle is really bad. When you get on the gas from idle it just bogs. Any ideas??
Cameron
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Sounds lean....need more info...get a manual...
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2nd April 2005
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Senior Bike Builder
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 1,951 Sportster/Buell Model: NRHS 88" Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2002
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Thanks for the help. I thought it may have been jetting i'll have to check it although i'm at 6000' so if it's lean from factory it should get better with altitude. I'll look for that thread from Stevo.
Jeffy,
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2nd April 2005
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Senior Bike Builder
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 1,951 Sportster/Buell Model: NRHS 88" Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2002
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I just read the Stevo rejetting bible. On Ya Stevo!!!!
I've got a dyno so i'll do some testing.
Stevo, 12.7 AFR max power??? Are these engines alot different to cages in that respect. I always find around 13.1 is max power on those four wheeled thingys.
BTW. I'm definately not doubting you. Just want to learn.
Cheers
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2nd April 2005
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Riding with Angels
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: N.E. Oklahoma, 74301
Posts: 2,227 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster XLH 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 1988
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i'm at 6000' so if it's lean from factory it should get better with altitude. |
Where the heck do you live.....Tibet ???????
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2nd April 2005
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Senior Bike Builder
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 1,951 Sportster/Buell Model: NRHS 88" Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2002
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I live in Mexico City
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3rd April 2005
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Texas gulfcoast
Posts: 2,411 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL standard 883/1200 conv
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DPT living in mexico you might want to add a oil cooler, a good one will drop your temp. 20 degrees. I live down on the coast of texas and the summers get pretty hot here! Also when you get your bike broken-in you could run synthetic oil that too would lower your temp. as much as 20 degrees too!
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